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- ↑ "Pa. Educator Is Named to Head Montgomery College" Washington Post.
- ↑ "Montgomery College, in Maryland, Puts President on Leave for Rest of His Term" Chronicle.
- ↑ "Montgomery College ousts president" Washington Times.
- ↑ "Ariz. warrant cites Md. college president" Washington Times.
- ↑ "Maricopa Community Colleges Rescind Job Offer to Scandal-Plagued Candidate Ahead of Board Meeting" Phoenix New Times.